The Woman Dicer
The Woman Dicer

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The Woman Dicer

1968
Movie
87 min
Japanese

Seventh film in the long-running series Daiei Studio's Woman Gambler with Kyoko Enami starring where she plays the woman gambler Ogin.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users70%
Director: Richard BrookerGenres: Horror, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the rugged American West, a hardened bounty hunter is tasked with bringing in a notorious outlaw. Along the way, he encounters a determined rancher's daughter who has her own reasons for pursuing the same criminal. As they reluctantly join forces, they must navigate treacherous landscapes and confront their own pasts while facing the dangerous fugitive.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'The Woman Dicer' received a mixed reception. While some critics lauded its gritty realism and the performances of its lead actors, particularly the chemistry between the protagonists, others found its pacing to be slow and its narrative predictable. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the traditional Western elements and others finding it too dark and violent for the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its strong lead performances and authentic depiction of the West.

  • Criticized for a meandering plot and overly bleak tone.

  • The film's violence was a point of contention for many viewers.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's mature themes and the compelling performances, especially the lead actors' portrayal of complex characters. However, some found the story to be somewhat predictable and the violent sequences gratuitous, leading to a divided opinion on its overall impact.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actor at the Golden Globe Awards for John Wayne.

Fun Fact

The rugged desert locations used in the film were notoriously difficult to shoot in, with the cast and crew often battling extreme temperatures and challenging terrain.

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